REAL INVESTMENT STORIES ACROSS NORTHWEST FLORIDA

Property Details: 46 6th Avenue, Shalimar, FL 32579
Purchase Price: $210,000.00
Property Type: Residential Rental Property
Strategy: Sale to Existing Tenant
Actual Rent: $2,495.00

THE OPPORTUNITY: The owner was ready to sell the property, but rather than immediately taking it to the open market, we looked at the people already connected to the property. The existing tenant was approached about the opportunity and expressed interest in purchasing the home.

WHAT WE LOOKED AT: We considered the existing tenant relationship, the owner's goals, the property's marketability, and the potential benefits of creating a direct transaction rather than immediately pursuing a traditional listing. Keeping the opportunity within the existing tenant relationship created a potential path to a smoother sale.

THE DECISION: The tenant decided to move forward with purchasing the property, allowing the owner to accomplish their goal of selling while giving the tenant the opportunity to become the homeowner.

WHAT HAPPENED NEXT: The transaction moved forward successfully without the uncertainty, time, and additional friction that can come with taking a property to the open market. The existing relationship helped create a straightforward transition from tenant to homeowner.

THE RESULT: The owner sold the property, the tenant became the homeowner, and both sides benefited from a direct opportunity created through the existing relationship.

WHY THIS MATTERS: Our experience in both property management and real estate sales allows us to see opportunities that may otherwise be overlooked. Because we already had an established relationship with the tenant, we were able to open the conversation about ownership and create a direct path from tenant to buyer. That is the McKenzie Claire difference: we look beyond the traditional sale to find the opportunities, relationships, and strategies that can create the best outcome for our clients.

Property Details: 925 La Jolla Lane, Mary Esther, FL 32569
Purchase Price: $310,000.00
Property Type: Residential Rental Property
Strategy: Acquire a Tenant-Occupied Investment Property
Actual Rent: $1,995.00

THE OPPORTUNITY: An existing owner wanted to grow their investment portfolio by purchasing another long-term rental property. Because we understood what the owner was looking for, we were able to focus the search on properties that aligned with their investment goals, with a preference for a home that already had a tenant and lease in place.

WHAT WE LOOKED AT: We evaluated properties based on purchase price, market value, rental potential, property condition, existing lease terms, and the tenant’s intention to remain in the home. Our goal was to identify a property that could begin producing rental income immediately after closing.

THE DECISION: We located a tenant-occupied property that checked those boxes and was also priced aggressively. The transaction included a concession for a new roof, and the owner was ultimately able to purchase the property approximately $25,000 below market value while acquiring a home with an existing tenant and rental income already in place.

WHAT HAPPENED NEXT: The purchase successfully closed, the existing tenancy continued, and the tenant has since signed a new lease.

THE RESULT: The owner added another income-producing property to their portfolio without having to start from scratch finding a tenant after closing. WHY THIS MATTERS: Buying the right investment property involves more than finding a home for sale. Our experience in both property management and real estate sales allows us to evaluate a potential acquisition through the eyes of an investor, including the existing tenancy, rental performance, lease terms, property condition, and long-term potential. That is the McKenzie Claire difference: we help investors find opportunities that can make sense not only at the closing table, but as long-term rental investments.

We work with property owners to position homes and investment properties for the right buyers. This includes selling with tenants in place or preparing properties for transition into income-producing rentals.